
The horse world lost one of its giants. Joe Mizzi was not just a breeder, exhibitor, or leader. He was a man whose generosity, wisdom, and loyalty left a lasting mark far beyond the fences of his farm in Michigan.
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The cover stars of our current issue of #TheEquineChronicle are Lisa Wilkes and Up N The Ante, and today in the OG&E Coliseum, the duo won their Level 1 Select Horsemanship Champion of Champions class! “Jose” has not only turned Lisa into an all around rider – he was a beautiful reminder not to give […]
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Friday evening at the 2025 AQHA World Championship Show, two teams tied for first in the L3 Junior Ranch Riding Finals — Bud Lyon and Bet Gone Blue, and Kendall Woellmer and Ciphered Code. A runoff followed, with loud cheers from the crowd during both runs, and after the two teams were finished, Ciphered Code with Kendall Woellmer of K […]
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Many in the industry are mourning the loss of a very special stallion whose impressive show record and ability to produce exceptional babies are remembered by those who loved him. But Fortunateson was much more than that, and his loss this past August has been felt throughout the Quarter Horse community.
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As of December 1, 2025, every horse entered in a USEF-licensed or -endorsed competition must be implanted with an ISO-compliant microchip. However, the new USEF Microchip Rule is more than just a requirement–it’s a game-changer for equestrian sports.
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47 teams faced off Tuesday afternoon for the chance to compete in the finals of the L3 Amt Western Horsemanship in the last class of the day on Thursday, November 13th, at the 2025 AQHA World Championship Show! The field was narrowed to 15 teams, and they are listed below in draw order — you […]
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The Special Bond of April Gentry and Hez Simply Western By Delores Kuhlwein What does it take to become a World Champion in the same class four times? Not magic, or anything mysterious. For April Gentry and Hez Simply Western, a 2015 chestnut gelding by Dress Western and out of Simply Talkin Sexy (by […]
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According to the Wounded Warrior Project, “Veterans Day is celebrated to honor and thank those who served in the United States Armed Forces. Veterans Day is also an opportunity to acknowledge the courage and dedication of veterans’ service to our country.” So today, we at The Equine Chronicle thank all who have served in the U.S. […]
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